OSO FUNDRAISER at the White Center Eagles, Saturday, May 10th, from 12 Noon to 4 PM. Mod Men will entertain from 2PM to 4 PM (a sixties rock band). Hydro Bob is bringing down his hydroplane simulator – a real hydroplane that you can virtually pilot around Lake Washington for $10 ($5 to Oso fund). We’ll have Roasted Smoked Pig with side dishes for $10 a plate, plus beef ribs or barbequed chicken by the piece. 10245 15th Ave SW, 206-248-1400. Eagle members and your guests, please join us.

ANNUAL VETERANS’ DINNER: This Sunday, November 10th, from 4 PM to 6 PM, the White Center Eagles will be will serving a FREE dinner to retired veterans and active military. Worthy President Ray Kerrigan will be serving a Baked Chicken Hindquarter dinner with all the trimmings. For all others the cost is $6.00. 10425 15th Ave SW. 206-248-1400

Eagle members and their signed in guests are welcome to compete in the ongoing eight ball, nine ball, and three ball tournaments throughout the evening. Five pool tables just covered with 860 Simonis. We’re also serving New York or Rib eye steak dinner for $10.00 from 5 to 7 PM.

Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, Eagle pool players will compete in the 2011-2012 Washington State Eagles’ Men’s Pool Championship. Ball in hand rules. Doubles.

The White Center Eagles presents “Mardi Gras Mask and Costume Ball” this Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 6pm-12:30am. The community is invited to join us for the tastes and sounds of New Orleans! $15.00 cover to “Bourbon St”, $3.00 bowls of creole food, raffles and traditional King Cake. At 8pm, enjoy the Mardi Gras music of Two Scoops. LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER! (LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!). Feather masks and beads will be available for purchase.

Like most year, this one has had its challenges and disappointments – and its triumphs. We’ve heard of two New Year’s Eve events in White Center – if you know of others, please add a comment or e-mail us at whitecenternow@gmail.com:

Just got word that White Center Eagles are having a Veterans Day dinner, 5-8 pm tonight, and Joleen Post says, “All retired and active duty military are free.” (Everybody else is $7.) Meat loaf and au-gratin potatoes are on the menu. 10452 15th SW.

As reported on our partner site WSB yesterday – B & D Aquarium will indeed move into the White Center Eagles-owned property identified as a possible new home. They’re planning a work party this weekend, but say they have all the help they need for to make the move. WCN contributor Deanie Schwarz is working on an update that will include the latest on the move and how long they might be closed during the transition.

Five days after breaking the news that B & D Aquarium has been ordered to leave its White Center storefront, WCN contributor Deanie Schwarz reports that on Monday, the Trustees of the White Center Eagles (F.O.E. 2568) will be discussing the possibility of B & D using their property at 10450 15th SW, adjacent to their meeting hall. B&D employees will be in attendance as representatives of owner Bruce Donohue, who told WCN he “might have found (his) miracle” which will allow him to continue operating his 40-year old business serving West Seattle and White Center. Eagles Trustee Stein said that they are very interested in helping the White Center business district. Stein said a couple of offers have been made to Donohue. Both the Eagles and B & D will update WCN when the outcome of the Eagles discussion and rental negotiations are final and confirmed.

The “Kings & Queens of Country”, Johnny Cash, June Carter-Cash, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn are coming to White Center for ONE NIGHT ONLY, this Saturday, October 2nd! These LEGENDS of country music will be appearing at the White Center Eagles, tickets are $40.00 for VIP reserved seating or $30.00 for general admission. Ticket includes chicken fettuccini dinner served at 5pm and the show at 7pm. You don’t want to miss your chance to see this LEGENDARY performance presented by Jamie’s Rock & Roll Legends and the White Center Eagles. The White Center Eagles are “people helping people”, serving our community since 1946. Please join us, tickets available at the door.

White Center-based WestSide Baby needs you – tomorrow, while the first leg of its two-prong Stuff the Bus diaper drive is under way at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market 10 am-2 pm, you can have breakfast at the White Center Eagles and help by bringing a diaper donation! Get $2 off by bringing a package of diapers, 9 am-noon Sunday, 10452 15th SW, you don’t have to be a member.

Cool deal. 2-7 pm on Tuesday, July 13th, at the White Center Eagles‘ HQ, donate blood and get rewarded with a pint of beer or a spaghetti dinner – with the spaghetti being served on site 5-7 pm the same day. (Or just show up for dinner; it’s only $5.) They’re also signing up organ donors, AND collecting other donations including diapers for WestSide Baby. The big 8th/Roxbury crash on Friday afternoon reminded us all how important donated blood is – so do your part if you can, and be there.

Kemp Garciae-mailed to say: “Wednesday night starting at 5 PM we are doing a pulled pork dinner again at White Center Eagles. It is open to families, and people do not need to be a member to come and join in for food. Dinner will end around 7:30. Cost for Dinner will be $6.00 per person. For kids, we will have Bagel Dogs while they last.”

The White Center Eagles present “Ron Stubbs OUTRAGEOUS Rock & Roll Hypnosis Show”, ONE NIGHT ONLY, this Saturday, March 13th at 7 pm, tickets available at the door, just $20. Come experience the most fun you’ll ever have in your sleep!

Ron Stubbs puts on a fast paced, laugh a minute, modern, hypnotic comedic romp through the inner mind where the audience becomes the stars. Take all your preconceived notions of what hypnotic entertainment is supposed to be and toss them out the window. Prepare to experience an exciting, unforgettable evening.

Ron has been called “one of the most progressive stage hypnotists available worldwide”. His level of skill in the field is obvious as he guides the volunteers on stage into a deep hypnotic state. Within just minutes he has the audience splitting their sides with laughter throughout the performance, while participants from the audience have a blast on stage!

Come early for dinner – our kitchen will be open starting at 5pm until showtime.

After the show, stick around for entertainment with Moonbeam Karaoke, “the best karaoke west of the Duwamish”!

Out of the White Center Now inbox (whitecenternow@gmail.com), from Larry Winkler:

As a trustee for the White Center Eagles, I am organizing a golf tournament to raise funds which will benefit the Seattle Fire Department’s internationally known Medic II – CPR citizen training program. To be held at Foster Golf Link, 13500 Interurban Avenue, Tukwila … The date is June 14 with the first tee time at 10:00 am, ending around 3:00 pm.

I have asked Medic II – CPR citizen training program to do a CPR class for us at the White Center Eagles to be free and open to all. Medic II is willing to send one of its Pioneer CPR Instructors, Murray Lawrence, to do the class on Sunday, May 17, at the White Center Eagles – free to all.

If you would like to attend this free CPR class contact me at 206-947-3885 to sign up. To sign up for the golf tournament contact Wendel Davis at 206-805-9871. You can also visit us at www.westwoodsummerfest.com